Does your school, sport, state, or office require regular drug tests? Are you worried your cannabigerol (CBG) supplement may test positive? While CBG may provide many health benefits, it also may contain trace amounts of THC. These THC traces won’t get you high but may fail your drug test.

We’ll explain why CBG may cause you to fail your drug test and what you can do to ensure it isn’t in your system before your test. Taking a proactive role in buying CBG products that don’t contain traces of THC and stopping your dose a few days before the test will allow you to continue using CBG.

Will CBG Test Positive on a Drug Test?

The short answer: possibly. While CBG won’t test positive on a drug test, THC will. Most state drug tests are stringent and can detect minimal amounts of THC. If the CBG that you’re taking has higher traces of THC and you’ve been taking higher doses, there is a chance you may test positive.

Full-spectrum CBG (such as can be found in CBG flower) can have higher traces of THC, so be aware of your intake. If you’ve been taking CBG with higher traces of THC for a long time, you might test positive on a drug test. You’ll want to stop taking CBG for at least a week to help your body metabolize and purge any CBG from your system.

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How Long is CBG in Your System?

On average, you can expect CBG to remain in your system for 24-48 hours. But several factors can affect the duration, such as higher doses or prolonged use can enable the CBG to stay in your body for up to a week.

If you’ve been taking CBG for a long time, then you should expect traces of CBG to stay in your system for at least a week. If you are concerned, you should contact your doctor.

Factors Affect How Long CBG Stays in Your System

Several factors affect how long CBG will stay in your system:

• Dosage: The higher the dose, the longer the CBG will remain in your system. Lower doses will metabolize faster.
• Frequency: If you have been taking CBG regularly or for a long time, the CBG will stay in your system longer. Occasional usage will metabolize faster.
• Personal Metabolism: Your metabolism is a critical factor in how long CBG will remain in your system, and this varies from person to person. People with faster metabolisms will process the CBG faster.

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Can CBG be Detected in Urine?

Yes. CBG can be detected in urine. A study found that CBG can be detected in urine within twelve minutes of ingesting. But most urine drug tests are not testing for CBG. CBG is not what you need to be worried about. It is the trace amounts of THC that may be in your CBG supplement that will fail the urine drug test.

Can I Get High from CBG?

No. Like CBD, CBG is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid and doesn’t contain a significant amount of THC that would cause you to get high. Most people feel relaxed, more alert, improved mood, or focused. If you’re getting high from your CBG dose, you are doing something wrong, and you need to talk to your doctor.

Side Effects of CBG

While CBG is generally considered safe to take, some individuals have experienced these side effects:

• Anxiety
• Dry Mouth
• Dizziness
• Nausea

For most people, these side effects are mild but can be a problem. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should lower your dose or stop taking CBG. Talk to your doctor if the side effects continue to persist.

Possible Benefits of CBG

While CBG isn’t regulated by the FDA, many CBG users claim to experience the following benefits:

• Reduces pain and inflammation
• Improves mental and physical discomfort
• Improvement in anxiety symptoms
• Encourages a natural appetite
• Promotes homeostasis in the body

Effective Methods for Taking CBG

Like CBD, there are several ways to take the CBG supplement:

• Tinctures and Oils
• Edibles
• Smoking
• Vaping

While smoking is effective for quickly absorbing the CBG into the body, there are some risks. Combusting CBG (and other) flower, can release compounds that may be damaging to the lungs. Dry herb vaping (heating at a temperature below 392°F/200°C) can significantly reduce these risks.

Oils and tinctures are the most effective by placing the CBG oil under the tongue, allowing the body to absorb the CBG and begin to feel the effects within fifteen minutes.

Edibles are also very effective but can take time to feel the effects because the edible must be digested before it is absorbed. It can take up to an hour to feel the effects.

CBG is a Safe and Legal Supplement

CBG is a safe supplement that is non-psychoactive, so you don’t need to worry about getting high. But if your state or office performs regular drug tests, you may want to be mindful of the CBG supplement you buy. CBG is not regulated by the FDA, and not all products are created equal. Some CBG supplements contain trace amounts of THC that can test positive on a drug test.

To ensure that you don’t test positive, you should research the CBG supplement before you buy it to verify lab testing, quality, and potency. If you are worried your CBG supplement may test positive, you should stop taking the supplement for a least a week before the test.

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